HC Deb 25 February 1983 vol 37 cc546-7W
Mr. Luce

asked the Minister for Trade what are the arrangements for discussing consumer affairs at ministerial level within the European Community and with other member states.

Dr. Vaughan

Although there are no arrangements for regular meetings of Ministers responsible for consumer affairs within the Community, consumer affairs are discussed within the Council of Ministers whenever this is appropriate. Bilateral ministerial discussions on consumer affairs also take place from time to time; for example, I plan to discuss these matters with the French Minister for Consumer Affairs when I visit Paris at her invitation on 22–23 March.